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Enterprise Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 530 students

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3 stars

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2010:
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Posted May 16, 2013

I think the school is okay. I don t think it s a bad school, but I certainly don t think it s the best. My favorite part of the school is the principle. She does seem to truly care about the students. The teachers are nice and helpful. The part I like least about the school is the fact that their entire curriculum is geared around taking tests. They take more tests in elementary school than I did in college. I'm considering placing my child in private school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2013

This is a terrible school, especially when it comes to a child with a learning disability. Not only do they not have a special education teacher in place, they bounced my son around so much, they caused him more issues then the ones he was already dealing with. His teacher blatantly told me in a meeting, in front of the county and the assistant principal, that she "Doesnt have time to deal with him." This is how you treat your students? At reenrollment, the school secretary advised me the my son would be "better off" going to Mcaullife Elementary, "Where they have a better program in place for his special education needs." BEST ADVICE I'd ever gotten from anyone at this school. I would never, ever send my child back to this school, where in my opinion, the teachers are stressed out and the Assistant Principal is snide and has a rude attitude.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2011

I absolutely love this school! The Principal is amazing, very hands-on with the students and parents. My daughter started kindergarten this year and absolutely loves it. There are higher expectations of learning than I anticipated. I really like that also. It's always better to be challenged than bored!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2010

I went to Enterprise and so did my spouse. We are successful, college graduates with great careers and great children. This school has also provided retirees in the community great opportunities. If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all.


Posted December 3, 2010

I have to say that based on the review below, I can say that I personally know the assistant principal, and KNOW that she would never say that. Enterprise has earned a School of Excellence award for the 2010 school year..very impressive. And that means that parents, teachers, staff, custodians, and students ALL work together to make this happen. I suggest that the parent below look into different programs within Enterprise to help her daughter, and talk to the gifted ed teacher if she feels that she isn't at the level she could be at.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 19, 2010

Wow. Absolutely terrible. My daughter attends this school and is reading below grade level. I found out that she is being given reading work well below her grade level and graded on that, rather than what she should be doing/learning. The assistant principal told me that this was not a problem as 73% of America only reads at a 4th grade level anyway, so all newspapers and magazines are written to that level so she shouldn't have any problems in the future. I'm scared for our future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

My daughter attended 2nd grade at Enterprise. Looking back, I should have complained to the school board about the behavior and attitudes I experienced there. One teacher called my friends daughter a liar in front of the entire class and another intentionally hit my car with her radio. Both of my grandmothers died within two weeks of each other and I was treated terribly for my daughter missing school even though she had better grades than perfect attendance students and all of her homework was completed for the period missed; I was so depressed and was told 'well, it isn't your mother'. Our current school is fabulous and I am so thankful that I don't have to leave my child with such terrible people anymore...we skipped down the sidewalk and high fived each other on the last day of school because we were grateful to never have to go back.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2009

This has been my first elementary school experience and it has been a great one. I know that my child is loved and well taken care of. Thank you Enterprise!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2009

Great Staff! Older remodeled school. Diverse cultures which I view as a positive. Involved staff with all around school activities. Have three children here and have enjoyed their time hear and academically have done well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 1, 2008

This has been a really great year for my two children. They look forward to going to school each day. The class sizes are small and the teachers really know my children. My kids have soared in reading and I know its because of the great program, books and D.E.A.R. We also have had a lot of fun with family nights. It has been a great year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2008

I am so very disappointed in how this school takes care of their kindergarten children. I have just recently found out they took away snack 3 months ago and never told parents. Their homework expectations for a kindergartner is outrageous. My daughter used to love preschool and now she begs me every day to let her stay home. Kindergarten should have been a magical year. Instead I can't wait for it to just be over and to pull her out of Enterprise.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2008

Its really sad to hear how negative some of these parents are. This school is wonderful because it works with all the needs of our students. Its not just about ESOL ( not ESL like some parents stated) but its an excepting school regardless of your immigration status. This country is a wonderful mixing bowl of people and I can say that the school is just as wonderfully diverse. The teachers, kids, parents, and administration is wonderful! We are a big family!


Posted May 27, 2007

This is by far the worst school my son has attended -- being military, this is his 4th elementary school. The principal cares only for the minority students and the ESL program is the school's highest (if not only) priority; along with prepping the students for the SOL tests. My son always enjoyed attending school, participating in school activities, and meeting new friends -- I cannot say the same about this school. We are counting the days to the end of the school year and a new beginning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2007

They have some great teachers and caring parents in the PTA. The principal has gotten better but still leaves a lot to be desired. The illegal alien population is now negatively effecting what english speaking kids are getting. ESL seems to be the new priority so it's a great school if your kids don't speak english and a deminishing school if they do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2007

Enterprise has been a fantastic educational experience for our children. All of the teachers are very caring and totally involved in the students education. The school went through a trying time a couple of years ago when the principals changed, but Enterprise is now back on track. The gifted program in this district is second to none. Our children have very much enjoyed being at Enterprise.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2005

A great school with after school programs and a great deal of parent involvement
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 22, 2004

This is a school where the administration and the teachers really care about each individual child. The education program for my son has been tailored individually for him, and the same high quality attention is given to each child. The PTA is extremely active, and parent involvement at the school is very high.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
86%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
86%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
86%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students74%
Female students76%
Male students71%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic73%
White students67%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient students63%
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant74%

History and Social Science

All Students83%
Female students82%
Male students86%
Black students72%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic86%
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient students87%
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant83%

Math

All Students54%
Female students52%
Male students57%
Black students41%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic54%
White students67%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficient students43%
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant54%

Science

All Students86%
Female students88%
Male students83%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic86%
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient students83%
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students82%
Female students89%
Male students78%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic87%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students77%
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant82%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students78%
Female students77%
Male students78%
Black students61%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic87%
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient students81%
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students76%
Female students84%
Male students70%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic77%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient students71%
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant76%

English: Writing

All Students77%
Female students88%
Male students70%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant77%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students40%
Female students45%
Male students36%
Black students25%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic37%
White students54%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities47%
Limited English proficient students41%
Proficient in English40%
Not migrant40%

Science

All Students81%
Female students79%
Male students83%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic77%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient students80%
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 36% 9%
Black 31% 26%
White 26% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 44%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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13900 Lindendale Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Phone: (703) 590-1558

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